Benin Kingdom Leaders Demand Independence: “Now or Never”

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Leaders of the Benin Kingdom have stepped up calls for their own sovereign state amid a deepening chieftaincy dispute. They insist that the moment has come to break away and form an independent nation. Supporters say the monarch crisis in southern Nigeria has gone on too long. They argue that self-rule will protect their heritage and give them control over local affairs. The movement is generating heated debate across the region. Analysts warn that a successful bid could reverberate through Nigeria’s political landscape.

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